Sheffield College
UCAS Code: CP01 | Higher National Certificate - HNC
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
BTEC/ UAL / OCR EXTENDED DIPLOMA, A LEVELS. 18+ Foundation Degree. 19+ Access to HE Diploma in a creative subject. Applications from mature students, who do not have the UCAS entry points, but who have the appropriate industry or freelance experience and employer references are also welcome to apply (place offered at our discretion). All applicants are required to attend an interview and will be expected to present a portfolio of creative work.
About this course
This HNC addresses both the historical and contemporary context of creative practice within the photography, film making and graphic design specialisms. Tutors will guide you on how to become exceptional practitioners, by learning key technical skills, developing their own unique style, understanding key aspects of the industry and becoming confident and independent. We endeavour to ensure that our students are prepared for the realities of the contemporary creative industries workplace.
Taught by our highly experienced, industry expert tutors and lecturers, you will utilise the industry standard facilities we have at our Hillsborough Campus, which includes; Mac suites, Wacom tablets, large studios with state-of-the-art Prophoto equipment, TV studio, green screens, DSLR and Medium format stills cameras and Panasonic film cameras.
Our smaller cohorts ensure that you receive significant and essential one-to-one time with your tutors. This enables you to produce a high level of academic work, be creative and gain independence across this essential year of study. Alongside studio and classroom lectures, workshops, seminars and critique sessions, there will be opportunities for external workshops, industry visits, visiting lecturers and guest speakers from across the creative industries.
This HNC further includes essential visits to galleries and industry each semester. Visits can include but are not limited to: Sheffield Galleries, Bradford Science & Media Museum, The Tate, Open Eye & Another Place in Liverpool, Media City, Manchester and The Photography Show, Birmingham NEC.
Although you are taught as one cohort, your qualification will be in a specific pathway, depending on the pathway which you select upon enrolment, as below:
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Photography (2023) –
610/1802/8
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Graphic Design (2023) –
610/1796/6
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Film and Television (2023) –
610/1792/9
Units that you will study (by pathway) include:
Photography
Individual ProjectProfessional DevelopmentContextual StudiesTechniques & processLighting for PhotographyPhotographic PracticesLocation PhotographyStudio Photography
Graphic Design
Individual ProjectProfessional DevelopmentContextual StudiesTechniques & processTypographyGraphic Design ProcessesPackaging designCommunication in A&D
Film Production
Individual Project (Pearson Set)Professional PracticeCreative Media IndustryFilm PracticesFilm StudiesEditing for Film & TelevisionLight and SoundPrinciples of Photography
Modules
Units that you will study (by pathway) include:
Photography
Individual Project
Professional Development
Contextual Studies
Techniques & process
Lighting for Photography
Photographic Practices
Location Photography
Studio Photography
Graphic Design
Individual Project
Professional Development
Contextual StudiesTechniques & process
TypographyGraphic Design
Processes
Packaging design
Communication in A&D
Film Production
Individual Project (Pearson Set)
Professional Practice
Creative Media Industry
Film Practices
Film Studies
Editing for Film & Television
Light and Sound
Principles of Photography
Assessment methods
Assessment methods include:
Presentations
Idea development
Research led projects
Live assignment briefs
Work experience
Essays
Portfolio of work
Tuition fees
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